Using device policies
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Using device policies
A device policy contains saved printer or print server settings. When a policy is created, it can then
be applied to one or more devices. The device's settings are then reconfigured to match the settings
listed in the policy. Any setting that is not applicable to the device is not applied.
Reasons to create a device policy
•
To enforce a standard configuration across a set of devices. For example, Power Saver
should be set to Off for all printers, and Printer Timeout set to 20.
•
To use multiple configurations for a device. For example, one policy could set Toner Saver on
and low resolution for draft printing, while another policy could set Toner Saver off and high
resolution for final document printing.
Tasks associated with device policies
•
Device Policies - Create/Manage
. Create, edit, or remove a policy.
•
Device Policies - Apply
. Apply a policy to one or more specified devices.
•
Device Policies - Check Conformance
. Determine if selected devices are conforming to
device policies.
•
Scheduling
. Specify days and times to automatically apply a policy or perform a
conformance check.
Create a device policy
Let's say you want to duplicate the printer settings you have configured for one printer to several new
printers.
1
Select the
Device Policies - Create/Manage
task.
2
Click
New
and select the
based on a specific device
option.
3
Select the device whose settings you want to copy, and then click
OK
.
4
Give the new policy a meaningful name, such as "Company Printer Settings."
5
Click
Apply
.
Apply the device policy
Select the
Device Policies - Apply
task.
Select the printers you want to update with the new policy from the device list. If the printers you want
to update do not show up in the list, you can search for them. (See
Finding the devices you want
for help.)
